Maintenance & Waste Workers

Many individuals use needles and syringes for drug use or in the treatment of medical conditions. Disposing of these needles properly protects members of the general public as well as workers in the following professions:

• Janitors
• Housekeepers
• Sewage treatment workers
• Recycling plant workers
• Waste haulers

Needles can poke through garbage bags, be incorrectly sent to recycling centers, or even be left in streets or parks. People who work in these professions need to take special care to understand the hazards and precautions to take to prevent a needlestick injury. The use of proper training and personal protective equipment will reduce these hazards significantly.

To learn more about Dental & Medical Hazards visit our Dental & Medical Office Course Bundle Online Training web page.